Younger (Ruel song)
| "Younger" | ||||
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| Single by Ruel | ||||
| from the album Ready | ||||
| Released | 8 June 2018 | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | RCA/Sony Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ruel, Sarah Aarons, Mayra Figueredo | |||
| Producer(s) | M-Phazes | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Younger" on YouTube | ||||
"Younger" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel and produced by M-Phazes. The song was released on 8 June 2018 as the third single from Ruel's debut extended play, Ready (2018). In October 2018, the song was certified gold in Australia; his first certification,[2] and platinum in March 2019.
Upon release, Ruel said “I wrote "Younger" at my
Music video
The music video for "Younger" was released on 2 August 2018 and is a short film directed by visual artist and three-time collaborator Grey Ghost. It depicts a friendship on the rocks that takes a turn for the worst after a fateful physical altercation. Ruel told Billboard. “The storyline in the "Younger" video isn't a direct reinterpretation of the lyrics—so instead of it being about you and your mate choosing different paths over time, it's about choosing your own path.” [4]
Track listing
One-track single
- "Younger" – 3:42
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 76 |
| Australian Artists (ARIA)[6] | 9 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2018) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[7] | 37 |
| Chart (2019) | Position |
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[8] | 40 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8 June 2018[1] | streaming
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RCA, Sony Music Australia |
| 28 August 2018[10] | radio |
References
- ^ a b "Younger (single) by Ruel". Google Play. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Ruel and Jack River herald the new groove for Australian pop music with their 2018 ARIA Awards nominations". news.com.au. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ "Australian singer-songwriter Ruel puts interpersonal disconnect front and centre on "Younger"". The Line of Best Fit. 12 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Ruel Unveils Emotional Short Film For 'Younger': Exclusive". Billboard. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #481". auspOp. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "THE PURGE #360". auspOp. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
